Hello All, New Collector Looking For Some Guidance

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007harley New Member United States 9 Posts	Posted 07/12/2018 09:52 am I've developed a sincere interest in historic U.S. Coins. Indian Head Pennies, Buffalo nickels, Liberty nickels Liberty Quarters and Half Dollars etc. The coins are mainly for viewing (I'm not a rich investor). Can anyone give me some guidance on specific coins I could start building my collection with that don't cost a fortune. This will help me focus on a few coins that I can collect and learn about. I do like the Walking Liberty half dollar, Standing Liberty quarter, Barber quarter and Liberty nickel. However, it's hard to find Barber quarters or Liberty nickels in good condition at a reasonable price. Any thoughts or insights would be greatly appreciated. Have a nice day. Report this Post to the Staff

Dorado Bedrock of the Community Canada 24885 Posts	Posted 07/12/2018 09:59 am To the Forum. Report this Post to the Staff
walk2dwater Pillar of the Community Canada 2571 Posts	Posted 07/12/2018 11:42 am Hi 007harely and welcome to the forum. If I were you, I would search the coins you have using the "Numismatic Search Engine" on the left sidebar. Also, just keep perusing the " US coins" section on this site. You've come to the right place for free info. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUc8Kx5wCI4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LeYOYtSAoc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq1DlqkPHhE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PsCjxldIao Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 07/12/2018 12:08 pm to the forum Hang out in the right forums you're interested in. A wealth of info can be learned from the postings both current and past. Check the sales portion here (you'll need 50 posts to buy) or check our members on ebay and on the other coin book site I can't mention () for coins you're interested in. Learn, read, did I say read, a lot of info about grades, types, Key dates, varieties...a vast amount but thoroughly enjoyable. I do suggest, being on a budget, you pick one or two series to tackle at first. Indian Head cents is a good one, Buffalo and Liberty V's are good, but can get pricey in the low mintage/key dates...both tho are fairly reasonable. Jump in, the water's fine! Edited by Crazyb0 07/12/2018 12:09 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10034 Posts	Posted 07/12/2018 12:08 pm Barber coins, SLQs, and V nickels were heavily used for years. These series are known for most of them being in worn condition. That is why coins form these series that are in good condition are higher priced. As to finding some of the others you mention such as WLHs, if you have a local coin shop, ask them if you can sort through and buy from their junk silver. Junk silver does not mean physically damaged as the term refers to common dates worth only melt value. You could likely pick up some WLHs this way. Just for fun I once asked if I could swap a roll of 90% Kennedy halves for a roll of 1942 WLHs the owner had in the melt pile. He said they were both melt anyway so we did it. You will pay somewhat of a premium above melt value, obviously the shop owner has to make something to keep the business going. So make sure you know what silver coins spot price is when you go. A good way is by using google to find a silver melt calculator. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 07/12/2018 1:21 pm to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
SilverTracker Pillar of the Community United States 589 Posts	Posted 07/12/2018 1:53 pm to the CCF Family.. Report this Post to the Staff
southsav Pillar of the Community 2222 Posts	Posted 07/12/2018 5:38 pm to the family! Ditto on what all have already suggested. Watch, read, ask, learn & research. A huge library of information here already and in Google. Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 07/15/2018 06:44 am Welcome to the Forum. You've come to a phenomenal place to share and learn. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Report this Post to the Staff
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